PhD: Estuarine Sediment Dynamics & Turbulence Modeling

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

PhD position at TU Delft in Delft focuses on understanding and predicting high suspended sediment dynamics in estuaries. You will develop process-based mathematical models and extend a 2DV estuarine model with new turbulence closures to capture turbulence–sediment interactions.

The project combines theory, asymptotic methods, and numerical simulations, with observations from European estuaries. Collaboration with Deltares and other partners strengthens the application to estuarine management and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in (Applied) Mathematics, Applied Physics, or related discipline.
• Experience in developing mathematical models for geophysical flows and turbulence using analytical and numerical techniques.
• Strong English communication skills; willingness to learn Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyse new process-based mathematical models for sediment dynamics in hyperturbid estuaries.
• Extend an existing two-dimensional vertical (2DV) estuarine model by developing and implementing novel turbulence closures that account for interactions between turbulence and sediment dynamics.
• Investigate turbidity maxima, formation of fluid mud layers, and sediment retention under varying forcing conditions and parameter regimes.

Skills

Mathematical modelling

Geophysical flows

Turbulence

Analytical techniques

Numerical methods

English language

Education

Master's degree in (Applied) Mathematics, Applied Physics, or related discipline

Job description

PhD position at TU Delft in Delft focuses on understanding and predicting high suspended sediment dynamics in estuaries. You will develop process-based mathematical models and extend a 2DV estuarine model with new turbulence closures to capture turbulence–sediment interactions.

The project combines theory, asymptotic methods, and numerical simulations, with observations from European estuaries. Collaboration with Deltares and other partners strengthens the application to estuarine management and